The secret behind male ornaments
In many species, males have eye-catching characteristics. Although often impractical, they are beneficial in finding a mate. Scientists have now mapped the genetic bases of such a male ornament in a fish......»»
Argylle’s first trailer teases action, sex, and Henry Cavill with a bad haircut
The secret is out in the first trailer for Argylle, as Bryce Dallas Howard's novelist discovers that her titular spy, as played by Henry Cavill, may be real......»»
Dopamine-releasing brain cells reflect song bird intentions during courtship
His mind might have been set on finding water or on perfecting a song he learned as a chick from his dad. But all of that gets pushed down the to-do list for an adult male zebra finch when he notices a female has drawn nigh......»»
YouTube to remove popular tier from its offerings
Popular European tier YouTube Lite is being retired in a surprise email today. We talk about the ins and outs of this secret YouTube tier. The post YouTube to remove popular tier from its offerings appeared first on Phandroid. Today, YouTu.....»»
Scientists uncover a scaly surprise with new pangolin species
The small, scaly, and highly endangered pangolin has been keeping a secret: it comprises not eight species but nine, with a new one discovered through analysis of confiscated scales......»»
The Secret of How Cells Make ‘Dark Oxygen’ Without Light
In some subterranean aquifers, cells have a chemical trick for making oxygen. It offers new insight into how life survives deep underground on Earth—and where it might lurk in space......»»
Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government's top-secret Manhattan Project......»»
How to unlock the Hermit’s Cave in Lies of P
Lies of P is a fairly straightforward game, but there is one secret area to be found. Here is how you can unlock the Hermit's Cave and explore its depths......»»
Former Kia attorney claims company, boss created hostile work environment
Lawyer says workload and compensation were unfair compared with male colleagues......»»
First contact could turn out well for humanity
You've heard this story before. An advanced alien race comes to Earth. They offer peace and prosperity, but they hold a dark secret. One that could destroy humanity. That dark secret has varied over the years, from stealing our water, books on culina.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (September 2023)
Ahsoka, Secret Invasion, I Am Groot, and The Wonder Years are among the best shows on Disney+ right now. And there's plenty of other shows as well......»»
Grackle study finds behavior is the secret to success for a range expansion
While many species are undergoing drastic declines in their numbers and geographic ranges, other species seem to be thriving. Researchers investigating the great-tailed grackle, a bird that has been establishing new populations across North America i.....»»
The secret world of rhododendrons: A plant more ancient than the Himalayas
If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk perhaps you think of it as just a colorful and pretty shrub. You may have heard that they come from the Himalayas, and that they are invasive plants that destroy ecosystems.....»»
The cloning of the first genic dominant male sterility gene in rice may revolutionize breeding processes
Male sterility in plants provides valuable breeding tools in germplasm innovation and hybrid crop production. However, genetic resources for dominant genic male sterility, which holds great promise to facilitate breeding processes, are extremely rare.....»»
How to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1
Secret characters are usually sold for extra cash, but you can unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1 if you know what to do. Here's how to unlock this extra fighter......»»
NASA joins the still controversial search for UFOs
NASA on Thursday officially joined the search for UFOs—but reflecting the stigma attached to the field, the US space agency kept secret for hours the identity of the person heading a new program tracking mystery flying objects......»»
Google antitrust trial already getting formal protests from Apple
On the second day of Google's antitrust trial, Apple protested poor handling of secret data — presumably about how much Google pays the company to stay iPhone's default search engine.Google antitrust trial underwayThe U.S. government is investigati.....»»
Palm cockatoos whittle twigs to make drumsticks for tapping on tree limbs
A pair of biologists at Australian National University, working with one colleague from the University of Queensland and another from James Cook University, has found that male palm cockatoos tap out unique rhythms on tree branches using custom-made.....»»
Female judges, especially women of color, cited far less frequently than male judges
The current U.S. Supreme Court may be the newsiest set of judges in the history of the judicial branch. From striking down Roe v. Wade and ending affirmative action, to ruling on President Biden's program to cancel student debt, SCOTUS has not been a.....»»
Incarceration results in drops in short-term economic activity, but has limited long run impacts
The U.S. criminal justice system has expanded considerably since the 1970s. At the same time, male employment rates have dropped and racial earnings inequality has grown. Former inmates perform worse in the labor market than those who have not been i.....»»
The secret life of brain worms
A neurosurgeon in Canberra removed a nematode that was living inside a person's brain in 2022......»»